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Online Open House Event

February 17, 2021 By Talena Graham

Connect with us Tuesday, March 23rd at our Virtual Open House event at 11am PST and learn about the newest releases from Stratasys -- the J850 Pro and ABS-CF10. Lunch & Learn Buy Only What You Need Sign up for our Virtual Open House seminar, Buy Only What You Need: New … [Read more...]

Tagged With: FDM, PolyJet, Stratasys, Stratasys 3D printer, Stratasys 3D Printers, Stratasys 3D printing

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Fortus 450mc: Interview With A Senior Sales Engineer

February 4, 2020 By Talena Graham

From functional prototypes with exacting tolerances, to manufacturing tools that perform under pressure, the Fortus 450mc 3D production system sets a high bar for speed, performance, and accuracy. In this blog post, learn why Mark Dewey, Senior Sales Engineer, would recommend a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Antero 800NA, FDM, Fortus 380mc, Fortus 450, Fortus 450mc, Fortus 900mc, PEKK, Stratasys, Stratasys 3D printer, ULTEM 1010

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30 on 3D: The F120 From Stratasys

June 18, 2019 By Talena Graham

On this edition of 30 on 3D, our senior R&D Engineer, Peter Montgomery, discusses the new printer release from Stratasys, the F120. The 3D printer is compact, with an overall build envelope of 10 x 10 x 10 inches. It is able to use ASA and ABS model material, in conjunction … [Read more...]

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3D Printing Trends: Q2 2019

April 8, 2019 By Talena Graham

Prediction: Software expansions will allow for ease of 3D prototyping. Advancements in 3D printing have streamlined the prototyping process, making it easy for companies of any size to create a perfect prototype before the production process begins. PolyJet 3D printing on the … [Read more...]

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30 on 3D: Antero 800NA

April 3, 2019 By Talena Graham

On this edition of 30 on 3D, learn about Antero 800NA, the first PEKK-based material available on a Stratasys FDM system. Using Antero 800NA with FDM technology avoids the waste and design limitations associated with using subtractive manufacturing on a PEKK material. Behavior … [Read more...]

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30 on 3D: Heat Set Threaded Inserts

March 4, 2019 By Talena Graham

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On this edition of 30 on 3D our Senior R&D Cameron Williams explains how to add high quality threads to FDM thermoplastic parts with heat set threaded inserts. To start off, you’ll need a few tools: Soldering Iron Specialized Tip For The Inserts Inserts Step … [Read more...]

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30 on 3D: VRML Printing on the Connex3

February 11, 2019 By Talena Graham

    The J750 is known for its ability to create printed products with a fantastic level of detail. Historically, this level of detail was reserved solely for full-color 3D printers, namely the J750 and the J735. Now, you can print VRML files in a Connex3 printer … [Read more...]

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30 on 3D: Using OBJ Files for Color 3D Printing

January 22, 2019 By Talena Graham

    When the J750 was initially released it only supported the VRML file type. With recent updates, the J750 now supports OBJ file formats. Showing both colors and textures, an OBJ file format is a great way to highlight the capabilities of the J750. However, when … [Read more...]

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30 on 3D: Stratasys FDM TPU 92A

December 5, 2018 By Talena Graham

In this edition of 30 on 3D, we are diving into the latest FDM material from Stratasys, TPU 92A. 3D printing with TPU 92A puts an end to costly and time-consuming molding and casting methods in order to produce elastomeric parts. This is the first time Stratasys has had a high … [Read more...]

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Phoenix Open House Event

August 4, 2016 By Talena Graham

Phoenix Open House Event | 3D Printers + RTV Cast Urethane With our recent office expansion into Phoenix, we are excited to open our doors to Arizona businesses for an open house event on Tuesday, August 23, 2016. Join us anytime from 10:00am - 2:00pm to learn more about our … [Read more...]

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